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Associations Between Features of Employment and Job Satisfaction Among Autistic Adults
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Associations Between Features of Employment and Job Satisfaction Among Autistic Adults

Eman Durrani, Carly Moser, Sophia Brandl Mueller, Natalie Libster, Timothy J Vogus, Leann Smith DaWalt and Julie Lounds Taylor
Journal of autism and developmental disorders, PMID 7904301
21 Jan 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-026-07219-1
PMID: 41563661
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Abstract

Autistic adults Job Descriptive Index Workplace climate Job satisfaction
Many adults on the autism spectrum face challenges securing and maintaining employment. While research has focused on ways to improve employment rates, less is known about the employment experiences of autistic adults who obtain jobs and the factors that contribute to their job satisfaction. The present study had two aims: (1) to describe the levels of job satisfaction across several facets in a sample of working autistic adults and compare these scores to normative data from the general population; and (2) to examine the associations of employment features (full-time versus part-time work, job supports, and perceptions of workplace climate) with facets of job satisfaction among autistic adults. Participants included 108 adults with a diagnosis of autism who were working in community-based employment. Adults completed an interview focused on their employment experiences and an online survey assessing perceptions of workplace climate and job satisfaction. Participants reported similar levels of job satisfaction across all facets when compared to normative data of similarly aged non-autistic peers. More positive perceptions of workplace climate were associated with all facets of job satisfaction. These findings emphasize the importance of a workplace climate for autistic adults that values diversity, makes employees feel safe, and fosters positive relationships between supervisors and supervisees.

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Psychology, Developmental
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